Job summary
The Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust has the largest NHS decontamination facility in the UK, which is based in Enfield.
We have a vacancy for an Endoscopy Decontamination Technician on our Monday to Friday 14:00 to 22:00 shift.
The hours are a week but flexibility is a must for this role.
You will have the opportunity to gain recognised decontamination qualifications.
The unit has the capacity to process 14 million surgical instruments and 140,000 flexible endoscopes a year and we provide a service to NHS and Private Hospitals.
You will be a valued member of the team assisting our clinical colleagues by providing them with decontaminated flexible endoscopes to enable them to care for patients.
** Please note if a high volume of applications are received the vacancy will close earlier than stated, you are advised to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. **
Main duties of the job
Your role will be to assist in the day-to-day reprocessing of flexible endoscopes required for clinical use. Technicians are required to follow demonstrated training and work instructions to ensure production is to a high standard.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies, and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
1. Numeracy
2. Literacy
Desirable
3. NVQ/TVQ Decon
4. IT Literate
Experience
Essential
5. Experience of effective communication skills when dealing with staff and user/customer
Desirable
6. Previous Decontamination experience
7. Previously worked with ISO13485/JAG/ BSG requirements
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
8. Attention to detail
Personal Qualities
Essential
9. Work with minimal supervison
10. Team worker
Others
Essential
11. Able to work flexible shifts
12. Able to work in all areas of the department - including distribution of stock
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
13. Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust values